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   What are niacin supplement side effects?

   • The most common niacin supplement side effect is skin flushing. Extended-release formulas can help with this symptom. Skin flushing looks like redness on your face, arms, and chest. You might also notice warmth, tingling, or itching with this symptom. In addition to flushing, other symptoms may include:

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   Is niacin bad for You?

   • Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an important nutrient. In fact, every part of your body needs it to function properly. As a supplement, niacin may help lower cholesterol, ease arthritis, and boost brain function, among other benefits. However, it can also cause serious side effects if you take large doses. This article reviews: What is niacin?

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   What are the symptoms of niacin toxicity?

   • Other symptoms of niacin toxicity include gout, digestive issues, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, low blood pressure, vomiting, easy bruising, increased bleeding from wounds, and in rare cases, inflammation of the liver.

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   Can niacin cause redness?

   • One potential side effect of excessive niacin is “niacin flush,” which is where “the head and neck and upper chest can get red,” explains Dr. Evans. This reddening may be accompanied by itchiness or a tingling on the face, arms and chest, as well as dizziness. Other symptoms of niacin toxicity include:

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   Aug 10, 2023 · Serious side effects are most likely if you take between 2,000 to 6,000 mg of niacin a day. If you think you might have overdosed on niacin, seek medical attention immediately. If you have liver disease, peptic ulcer disease or severe low blood pressure (hypotension), don't take large amounts of niacin.

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   May 22, 2024 · For example, a dose between 2,000 and 6,000 milligrams of niacin a day can cause serious side effects. Symptoms of a niacin overdose include: Rapid heartbeat; Severe skin flushing...

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Niacin is found in many foods, including red meat, fish, brown rice, and bananas, as well as fortified cereals and breads. If niacin is consumed in high doses through supplements, it can lead to toxicity which can potentially cause digestive symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and even liver damage.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Risks and Side Effects of Niacin While it’s not common to get too much niacin through food, it’s possible when taking niacin as a supplement, particularly in high doses over the long term.

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   Nov 16, 2022 · Niacin supplement side effects include flushing, headache, dizziness, and low blood pressure. If you have side effects, you may want to try a different formula or start with a smaller dose.

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   • Improves blood fat levels. Niacin may help to improve your blood fat levels by: increasing your HDL (good) cholesterol. reducing your LDL (bad) LDL cholesterol.
   • May reduce blood pressure. One role of niacin is to release prostaglandins, or chemicals that help your blood vessels widen — improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure.
   • May help treat type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which your body attacks and destroys insulin-creating cells in your pancreas.
   • Boosts brain function. Your brain needs niacin — as a part of the coenzymes NAD and NADP — to get energy and function properly. In fact, brain fog and even psychiatric symptoms are associated with niacin deficiency (1, 13).

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